Ramon Calderon has insisted Real Madrid are not considering
a move for Barcelona's Andres Iniesta.
Reports in Spain suggested this week that Real were mulling over a
60million (£40million) bid for Iniesta, which would trigger his
release clause.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta responded to the speculation by
saying there was no way Iniesta would leave Camp Nou, and Calderon
has now told his opposite number there is no need for him to
worry.
"I called Laporta yesterday to say to him that we were not going to
go for Iniesta," Calderon told Marca.
"We have (Fernando) Gago in the centre already, so that position is
covered.
"The relationship between the two clubs is excellent and we want to
continue like this."
Calderon also expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi but
admitted it would be impossible to prise him away from Barca.
"Messi is an excellent player and all the great players are wanted
by all the top clubs in the world," he explained.
"Messi is a dream that is not possible because while he is under
contract Barcelona would not let him escape, as we would not do
with Raul, Robinho or (Iker) Casillas."
Meanwhile, Real Madrid have extended the contracts of three young
players until 2011.
Midfielders Javier Angel Balboa, Ruben De La Red and Adrian
Gonzalez have all penned four-year deals.
Goalkeeper Jordi Codina has also agreed a new three-year deal with
Real.
